Investment Advantages
The city boasts a diversified local economy anchored by advanced manufacturing, professional services, technology, construction and the creative industries. Businesses are drawn by our lower business costs, affordable real estate, skilled local workforce, and the high quality of life the city has to offer their employees.
Maple Ridge also remains a very attractive destination for start-ups and growing businesses looking for additional space and access to skilled labour. The city has a large, highly skilled workforce with pronounced strengths in skilled trades, healthcare and business services. This community has one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in the region – just over two-thirds of residents are in their prime working years (15-64).
Advanced Manufacturing
By far its strongest sector, advanced manufacturing in Maple Ridge is driven by 159 businesses, many of which specialize in wood product, fabricated metal, and machinery manufacturing. The percentage of businesses focused on advanced manufacturing in Maple Ridge exceeds the provincial average, making it a suitable location for competitive businesses with skilled workforces.
Affordability and Growth
Maple Ridge has been one of the fastest growing communities in Metro Vancouver for over a decade, increasing its population by 10.8% over the past five years. This is due in part to having some of the most affordable commercial and residential real estate in Metro Vancouver. In addition, the city has recently identified 1,000 acres of potential new employment land.
Information and Communications Technology
Boasting strong computer systems design and motion picture sectors, Maple Ridge is an ideal location for information and communications companies to establish offices. The added benefit of maximized tax credits and beautiful scenery only increases its potential as a production and tech city. Maple Ridge is the only community in the Fraser Valley with a concentration of ICT businesses on par with the provincial average.
Business Opportunities
The Economic Development Department is the first point of contact with the City for new businesses and investors. We can provide detailed information about the community, specific properties, and help guide you through the development and application process. We can also arrange pre-application meetings where you can discuss key elements of your business with staff from the Planning, Building, Engineering and Fire departments.
Commercial Space & Purchasing Land
The city’s online GIS site selector tool provides information on available commercial real estate, as well as a wealth of demographic and statistical information on the community.
- The Land Development Application Viewer provides information on all active development applications in Maple Ridge, including links to Council reports and video streams of Council meetings where these applications were discussed.
- Ridgeview provides property-level information including zoning designations, property size, topography, the location of public infrastructure and more.
- Business Finder provides location and contact information for local commercial businesses in Maple Ridge. This information can also be exported, filtered and sorted based on your needs.
